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The Chicago Cubs (53-70) will once again clash against the St. Louis Cardinals (71-52) on Thursday, August 25 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Moving along through the final third of the season, each of these teams will surely be searching for a win in this regular season game. You won’t want to miss the action when it all goes down at 1:20 PM CT!
For context related to Thursday’s game, how have the Cubs and the Cardinals performed against each other historically?
This season, these teams have competed in 10 contests, and the Cubs have earned a win three times against their opponents. In their most recent meeting on Tuesday, the score was 3-13 in favor of the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs had three runs and seven hits, whereas the Cardinals had 13 runs on 16 hits. We’ll see what happens when it all goes down at Wrigley Field.
Betting Preview for the St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs MLB Game on August 25 2022
Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 1:20 PM CT
Betting on the St. Louis Cardinals
Record: (71W-52L) | National League Central Standing: 1
The last time they played, the Cardinals were beaten by the Chicago Cubs 3-13 on Tuesday, and we’re eager to see if their result will be the same or if fortunes will change. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .256 and in particular Paul Goldschmidt is riding high with a .338 average. Defensively speaking, the Cardinals hold an ERA of 3.77 and a fielding percentage of .989. Check out our odds analysis and place your bets based on the team’s recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed thatthe Cardinals are missing Alexander Reyes (Shoulder), Steven Matz (Knee), Jack Flaherty (Shoulder), and Drew VerHagen (Hip).
Betting on the Chicago Cubs
Record: (53W-70L) | National League Central Standing: 3
In their last game on Tuesday, the Cubs outplayed the St. Louis Cardinals. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .239 as Nicholas Hoerner leads the squad hitting .287. Defensively speaking, the Cubs hold an ERA of 4.23 and a fielding percentage of .983. Make sure you review our odds analysis below so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
With respect to inactive players in this game, the Cubs will play without Wade Miley (Shoulder), Manuel Rodríguez (Elbow), Kyle Hendricks (Shoulder), Bradley Wieck (Elbow), Codi Heuer (Elbow), Steven Brault (Shoulder), Willson Contreras (Ankle), Michael Hermosillo (Quad), Keegan Thompson (Back), Marcus Stroman (Leg), Adbert Alzolay (Shoulder), Alec Mills (Back), Ethan Roberts (Shoulder), and Jason Heyward (Knee).
St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: St. Louis Cardinals (-194) at FanDuel
Safe money is on the St. Louis Cardinals as they are considered the favorite in this showdown. The squad is having a great August so far, entering the matchup as they boast a winning percentage of 80% for this month, a record of 16 victories in total. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs’ winning percentage is less at 50% for this month, accounting a total of 11 wins.
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 Total Runs (-110) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, consider that the estimated over/under for this game is under 8.5. That is to say that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 8.5.
Runline Pick: St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 Runs (-120) at FanDuel
With a runline of -1.5, the St. Louis Cardinals will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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